Diesel Mechanic

Company: US Foods, Inc.
Location: Salem
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

Join the US Foods Team! Ready to build a career with a company that's leading the foodservice industry? SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 2:00PM - 10:30PM PLUS $8,000 Sign-On Bonus PAY: $35-$40/hour Generous Tool Allowance! ($1,000 after year 1 and $2,000 going forward after year 2) Uniforms and Work Boots provided at least yearly Benefits medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, strong safety culture, and much more! Excellent local leadership. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards. Complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.). Take directions from and assist senior technicians with repairs. Utilize fleet maintenance system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used. Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines. Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications. Other duties as assigned by manager. SUPERVISION N/A RELATIONSHIPS Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and Manager External: N/A WORK ENVIRONMENT Onsite : The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility. Ability to work flexible schedule. Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must have 1 year of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic. Must furnish own personal hand tools. Able to read and write legibly (e.g., to attend trainings, hold conversations, receive safety and job-related coaching, and enter information on reports if needed); basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, divide). EDUCATION High school diploma or equivalent required. CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING N/A LICENSES Must possess a valid driver's license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certification Experience with Maximo fleet maintenance system Previous mechanical and PM program experience Experience using fleet maintenance software Welding ability PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO: FREQUENCY: STAND: CONTINUOUSLY WALK: CONTINUOUSLY DRIVE VEHICLE: FREQUENTLY SIT: FREQUENTLY LIFT 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY 11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): FREQUENTLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY CARRY 1-10 lbs (Sedentary): FREQUENTLY 11-20 lbs (Light): FREQUENTLY 21-50 lbs (Medium): FREQUENTLY 51-100 lbs (Heavy): OCCASIONALLY Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OCCASIONALLY PUSH/PULL 1: FREQUENTLY CLIMB/BALANCE 2: FREQUENTLY STOOP/SQUAT: FREQUENTLY KNEEL: FREQUENTLY BEND: FREQUENTLY REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: FREQUENTLY TWIST: FREQUENTLY GRASP OBJECTS 3: FREQUENTLY MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: FREQUENTLY 1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift) 2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs) 3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel) 4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps) 5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers) BECOME A US FOODS® TEAM MEMBER! Your efforts are the foundation that defines US FOODS® success based on our pillars of cultural beliefs, work ethic, collaborative spirit, and service. Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $35 and $40 per hour. This role will also receive overtime compensation. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: Stay updated by following US Foods on any of our social media platforms at the bottom of the page! EOE Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Protected Veteran/Disability Status LI-RS Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $35 and $40.? This role will also receive overtime compensation and shift differential where applicable. Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: .

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